Top Ten Reasons Why You Suspect Your Teacher Believes in Invitational Education
| 10. | Greets you with a smile, even though you misbehaved yesterday. |
| 9. | Her room is full of interesting things to look at and do. |
| 8. | Thinks recess is a prerequisite for the three R's. |
| 7. | Praises you in public, corrects you in private. |
| 6. | Staying after school is a treat not a punishment. |
| 5. | When the music teacher comes, your teacher stays in the room and sings. |
| 4. | Answers the silliest of questions with sincerity. |
| 3. | Last years students are always visiting. |
| 2. | Reads stories out loud, even to the senior class. |
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And the #1 reason why you suspect your teacher believes in Invitational Education is.. |
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Always so darn "Perky." |
Top Ten Reasons Why You're Sure Your Teacher Never Heard of Invitational Education
| 10. | When you ask for permission to go to the restroom he asks, "Why do you have to go now, can't you wait?" |
| 9. | You have developed an allergy to chalk dust from standing too long with your nose pressed up against the small circle drawn on the black board. |
| 8. | She tells the class to take a good look at you because you are an example of someone who will never make it into college. |
| 7. | Often starts sentences with; "You should be ashamed of yourself!" |
| 6. | Often responds to student concerns with; "No one ever said life was fair!" |
| 5. | Withholds recess for the whole class because one student misbehaved. |
| 4. | Standing too close to him lets you know he doesn't visit the dentist regularly. |
| 3. | At least twice a week you hear the story about how much easier students have it today. |
| 2. | Calls on you to answer a question only because you don't have your hand raised. |
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And the #1 reason why you're sure your teacher never heard of Invitational Education... |
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When first entering the classroom, every substitute teacher is greeted with a standing ovation. |